Ratings System

[Lish]

I can not seem to figure out the rating system.  Everytime I think I figured it out, something new happens.  Am I better off playing people with higher/lower/same rating?  Thanks for the help.

[Homer]

It's best to play someone with a higher rating. ;)

[Lish]

but better to play someone with a similar rating than a lower rating, right?  I used to think it had to do with the difference in rating points up OR down, but...

[Homer]

If you play someone with a lower rating you get less rating points. If your going for the Pinochle badges it is best to find people with a Master rating that would be willing to help you.